The Greenhouse Effect

Rita is a naive 18-year-old from the sticks who has come to Moscow to meet up with the man who impregnated her a few months earlier. Unfortunately, his name and address was written on a piece of paper in her luggage, which was promptly stolen upon her arrival in Moscow. Thus, she is a bit at loose ends, and going back home is clearly not an option.

Directed by Valery Akhadov, The Greenhouse Effect leans on a strong ensemble — Anna Frolovtseva, Andrei Khalimon, Evgeniy Kharlanov — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2005.